Holistic Gastroenterology

Traditionally, medicine is problem-focused. Doctors tend to focus on a specific problem and will try to find a cure for it.

Under an integrative holistic approach, La Peer gastroenterologist Dr. Farshid Sam Rahbar, will take the entire person and their environment into consideration when diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal problems. He looks at multiple aspects of one’s health to determine a comprehensive solution.

For example, Dr. Rahbar examines many factors when it comes to evaluating a patient with a digestive problem, including:

Nutritional status and habits

Energy production

Mind and body connection

Immune system

Structural abnormalities

Status of the gut

By examining the “whole-person,” Dr. Rahbar aims to bring the patient’s body functions to optimal performance.

Dr. Rahbar finds that if something in the body is out of balance, it may provoke an inflammatory response. Inflammation in the digestive system can often be associated with skin problems, joint problems, mental fogginess, sleep problems or hormonal imbalances to name a few.

For this reason, Dr. Rahbar’s holistic approach to digestive care offers patients a comprehensive diagnosis of their overall health and well-being.

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I had a great experience at the La Peer Surgicenter. The center is very new, nice and clean. Everyone was very kind, professional and accomodating. I was informed of the billing prior to the procedure. The billing was exactly as expected. I really can not think of a way for them to improve the quality Continue Reading

March 9, 2016

I had several procedures at La Peer. Each time my expectations from the previous experiences have been even better. From the admission to discharge La Peer is one of the best providers I have used.

March 9, 2016

My husband and I both had our colonoscopys here and had a very good experience. The staff was very friendly, and greeted us with smiles and a positive energy. My OR staff and anesthesiologist were wonderful. They made us feel safe and comfortable. We woke up easily with no nausea or vomiting, and was offered Continue Reading

December 1, 2015

“Fantastic facility with wonderful customer service – I felt I was in the best place for my procedure. Once waiting for the procedure, all the nurses really worried about how I was and if I was comfortable. My doctor was running a little late so the nurses called my husband to tell him to arrive Continue Reading

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